Menopause. It’s the seismic hormonal shift and proverbial elephant in the room for women of a certain age. And while everyone’s signs and symptoms differ drastically, one thing is for sure: it impacts us all in a big way.
While menopause itself relates to the final menstrual cycle, perimenopause is actually what you’re referring to when talking about all the symptoms in the lead-up. Surprisingly, perimenopause can affect women as young as 40. And even though hot flushes are one of the most commonly discussed symptoms, many women don’t realise their skin goes through an almighty shift during this stage too.
How and why your skin changes during perimenopause
As you age, your skin cell turnover slows and almost simultaneously, your body produces less collagen. These two factors combined with the major hormonal shifts you’re experiencing lead to a loss of skin elasticity.
Not only that, but you’re also dealing with a water retention hormone that is no longer on your side, causing a shift towards dry, dehydrated skin. Because of these significant changes to your skin’s microbiome, your skin barrier then overcompensates, which can result in sensitised skin.
Changes to make to your perimenopausal skin care routine
While all these skin changes may seem overwhelming, there are a few simple steps that you can take to ensure your perimenopausal skin is supported.
First up, refine your skin care routine. While your skin might’ve been able to handle a plethora of products in your youth, harsh actives and unnecessary products could now be adding to your concerns.
Next, you want to utilise your skin’s natural oils. Even though keeping your skin clean and fresh is key, you can cut back on the morning cleanse. Why? Because overnight your skin will have produced natural skin-supporting oils that are helping to keep your skin supple.
And of course, you’re going to want to find a skin care product that assists with your concerns, especially looking for performance-based skin care that has been designed to serve your skin, much like Synergie Skin’s PressPause ($155 at Synergie Skin) serum.
Skin care ingredients for women over 40
Synergie Skin has expertly formulated the clinically proven PressPause serum with a lightweight, milky texture. Most importantly, the efficacious serum has been formulated specifically for mature skin, harnessing ingredients that are able to support your skin throughout these shifts.
Synergie Skin’s PressPause serum harnesses advanced ingredients, including liposomal soy genistein. This targeted active works with an estrogenic effect (similar to your own oestrogen), to protect and support your collagen and elastin production, assisting you on your journey to improved skin firmness and elasticity.
The science-backed formula of PressPause is also enriched with pink microalga extract that works to neutralise free radicals and address skin tone concerns. It also protects against glycation-inducing ageing, allowing your skin to exude a youthful radiance.
Finally, the innovative serum defends against those skin barrier-harming environmental stressors with the inclusion of antioxidant-rich carnosine. And if those three key ingredients weren’t enough, the serum also deeply hydrates your skin and works to calm that aforementioned sensitivity.
So, if you’re looking to PressPause as you navigate your perimenopausal journey, this serum can help you confidently embrace more radiant, more resilient skin.
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Synergie Skin is a science-driven skincare brand committed to evidence-based, results-backed formulations. Founded by cosmetic chemist Terri Vinson Jones, our Clean Science® philosophy delivers potent, ethical, and effective solutions for long-term skin health—Australian-made and trusted by professionals worldwide.
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